Why Are Passwords So Hard To Reset?

United States
September 4, 2025 1:59pm CST
For the last week I have been trying to reset my passwords on three sites, with no luck. Two sites sent back a password, and I copied it and put it in, no dice. I bet I have used 30 or 40 different passwords, and none of them don't take. Has anyone on Mylot encountered this, and if so how did you solve it. I just redeemed at one place, but can't do so because of password issues. This has been very frustrating. I even emailed one of companies, hope I hear from them soon. Have you ever had this problem.
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
4 Sep
Yes, I've hit that wall, too. After several tries, I usually give up and make a new account if I really liked the site. But none of the places owed me money, either. I'd probably get more aggressive about "fixing" a password problem if my money was involved.
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• United States
4 Sep
I didn't think about setting up a new account, that might be easier.
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• United States
4 Sep
@DaddyEvil Exactly. I set up a new email account, much easier.
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
4 Sep
@popciclecold You'll lose the money you've already earned, though. But it's not as if you can get it from the site now, anyway.
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@NJChicaa (124564)
• United States
4 Sep
The best is when you go to reset it and the site says "new password must be different from current one". Um, then why didn't it work? Or "you have already used that password". I swear I have no more passwords left in me.
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• United States
4 Sep
Thank you, you know how feel. I need a nap.
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@May2k8 (18781)
• Indonesia
17h
Generally, passwords that have been used cannot be used again and some sites require special symbols.
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• United States
14h
Yeah, because nothing I tried to use worked for me, it was awful experience that I don't plan to repeat. Thank you.
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@wolfgirl569 (121902)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep
Yes I have. I had to call my credit card one time to get it changed
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• United States
4 Sep
Wow, now that was tough.
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@wolfgirl569 (121902)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep
@popciclecold I had tried everything else
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@JudyEv (362363)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
I've had trouble setting up new passwords before today. It's so frustrating.
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• United States
14h
It really is a frustration I could live without. Thank you. I have learned one thing I am not alone
@Traceyjayne (4930)
• United Kingdom
4 Sep
Honestly, don’t get me started on passwords ! Years ago you were asked for a password….you thought of one word you could remember easily , and the job was done ! Then you had to add a capital letter Then you had to add a number Then you had to add a special character Oh my days ….what a palarva ! Then, for no good reason, you have to reset the blooming password, and the whole saga starts again. I am not a fan of passwords….can you tell ! Anyway, good Luck.
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• United States
4 Sep
It was easier for me to use another email, and set up a new account. Thank you.
• United States
4 Sep
@Traceyjayne I had to set up another email account.
• United Kingdom
4 Sep
@popciclecold it’s good that you got it sorted.
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@AmbiePam (102461)
• United States
4 Sep
I’ve driven myself nutty trying to get into some of my accounts. The password train never ends. They’re so picky!
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• United States
4 Sep
Yes they are, I've run out of words. Well, I see it's just not me.
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@snowy22315 (195558)
• United States
4 Sep
It isn't just you...we've all been there.
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• United States
4 Sep
This is awful, I am worn out. It was easier for me to set up another email address.
@RasmaSandra (88670)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Sep
Nope lately I have not tried to reset any but when I have, it has worked out. I keep a notebook of all my sites, emails, and passwords.
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• United States
4 Sep
I will do the same from this day forward. Didn't think it would be that hard.
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@Shiva49 (27503)
• Singapore
12h
They reject passwords for some reasons and then I try more till I can get them accepted. Frequent need to change passwords catch us off guard when we are in a hurry. I have to jot down them lest I forget.
@LindaOHio (199862)
• United States
8h
I had a problem logging into Pinecone Research. Found out that they dropped me because of my age. I had money in the account too which I couldn't redeem!!!
@Tendz09 (391)
4 Sep
When I had this problem, it usually sorted out after contacting support, so hopefully they reply to you soon.
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• United States
4 Sep
One did but wasn't much help. This has worn me out..